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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1932
Page
2
In Amarillo the post office contest is settled with Bill Kenyon's term nearly up, while nationwide war looms in other cities. The writer recalls backing Roosevelt, notes his own potential postmaster bid, and reflects on weather lore, bugs closing restaurants, and a bright star over The Herring hotel.
Local snippets recount gifts of fried chicken from Mrs. Eva Kibler and a lost coin purse of $243 belonging to Mrs. William Conway. Residents discuss old campaigns, catfish lore, jokes, and recollections of Grover Cleveland, Hoover, and Depression era finance.
Christyne Dyche Thompson complicates matters as Ridge Zelley persuades Sam Gathright to impersonate him for 30 days. Sam as Ridge engages with a cousin who is not a cousin, creating comic situations. Cast includes Darrell Jackson Cecil Eaton Grace Rye Amy Jackson Jean Epperson Aubrey Jackson. A three act farce shown nightly in a canvas theater near the fair entrance.
The Texas Highway Commission planned to award road and bridge contracts over $1 million. A previous award totaled $1,525,757 for bridges and paving across multiple routes, including five miles of base from the airport to Carson County line on Highway 33 in Potter County. Ernest Loys of Fort Worth was the contractor on a bid of $35,409.06. Bids were opened for projects in Pecos, Reagan, Brown, Concho, Panola, Burleson, Uvalde, Cherokee, Dimmit, Baylor, Brazos, Harrison, Angelina, Jefferson, Tarrant, and Washington Counties.
Police in Amarillo are asked to search for Muriel Donaldson 18 whose father was killed recently. Sheriff Jess Slaughter wired Chief W R McDowell that she is in or near Amarillo. No death details were given and officers are urged to call police headquarters if she is located.
An informal letter cites John McKnight praising practical thinking and weather observation. It predicts a late fall and notes gulls’ late arrival. It quotes a Kansas City Star weatherDispatch about a moderate winter barring a sharp temperature drop, and praises Mack Stanton of Winfield’s newspaper for his editor work in Clovis.
The body of a 25 year old woman found six miles northwest of Dalhart in Bodoc Creek last Friday was identified as Ora Love of Dalhart Texas by her father G. T. Combs of Kaw City. The daughter had left with an unidentified man on May 9 during a visit to the Combs home. She formerly was married to Robert Love of Dalhart.
Horace Welly and Pee Wee Can trell face trial Monday for violation of prohibition laws in district court. Willie Lee Jones charged with assault with intent to murder after an alleged attack at a servants quarters. Earl Rochell faces burglary charges in a grocery store case. It is the sixth week of the August term with no jury called this week. The grand jury resumed investigations Tuesday with Assistant District Attorney Grady Hazlewood present.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Moody in Austin this morning. The baby, Nancy Paxton Moody, is the former governor’s second child and weighs 7 3 4 pounds. Dan Moody Jr. is listed as 312 years old in the report.
Joseph Albert Staley a rancher banker and oil operator died at his home in Wichita Falls from a heart attack suffered Monday night He was born in Wise County and orphaned at nine after his father was killed by Indians He supported his mother by trapping as a youth.
Mrs Hattie Fowler aged 36 of 2701 Buchanan Street died at a local hospital at 1 o clock Tuesday morning. She is survived by husband A P Fowler a daughter Verlyne Tarpley 14 and a son Stanley Lee Tarpley 7. She had lived here 28 years. The body is at Griggs Funeral Home pending arrangements.
Funeral services for Martha Ann Starnes aged 74 who died Sunday night at 1505 Hughes Street were held at 2 PM Tuesday led by Rev. Gaston Foote of San Jacinto Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons R. A. Starnes Phoenix J E Starnes Malin Ore and W B Starnes Amarillo and two daughters Mrs Mary Outhouse Cheyenne Okla and Mrs G A Tomlinson Amarillo. Burial followed at Llane cemetery under N S Griggs & Sons.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hare announce the birth of a son at St Anthony's Hospital. Carl Hare Jr weighed 5 pounds 4 ounces and arrived at 6 am Tuesday. Mother and child are doing nicely. The Hares live at 2618 Ong Street. the father owns Nunn Electric Company.
A deep sea diver on the Cattegat floor stubbed his toe on a cannon ball and uncovered the Danish warship Prins Christian Frederick sunk by English ships 124 years ago. One English shot may have killed the Danish commander.
A Danish professor involved in King Tutankhamen excavations sent peas from a 3000 year old tomb to Ronneby Sweden. The peas were planted and yielded a crop of 202 peas according to the owner.
IIL W. N. Baker, court reporter for the 108th District Civil Court, is ill at home at 1002 West Eleventh Avenue. He has been bedridden for nearly five weeks, aside from two days in court about two weeks ago.
A poem reflecting on life observation of waves and rock as a lake speaks to human questioning. It ponders why waters move and why pain exists, suggesting that nature’s testimony can stir enduring human thought and meaning beyond feebleness and strength. The speaker acknowledges time, endings, and the hope that life’s inquiry matters.
Ethel Johnson posted $750 bond before Justice J. W. Minter on illegal possession of liquor. Deputies Vanderpool and Graves seized 38 bottles of beer a pint of whiskey and eight gallons of mash. Johnson had prior federal conviction with 30 days and $100 fine and recently left a state institution after county court sentencing.
Two burglars attempted to break into the Metzger dairies at 729 North Fillmore Street on Monday night. They knocked off two combination knobs from safes in the office but failed to open either. Police called the effort amateur after inspecting the break in, which gained entry through a window.
Quincy Ford sues Percy Gibbs over Potter County commissioner race. The 108th District Civil Court hearing before Judge W. E. Gee begins Thursday and may last several days. Gibbs won the run off by one vote, 192 to 191, and the result stands.
Mrs Louella Mitchell 43 died Monday at home 1018 Alabama Street. Funeral service 4 p.m. Wednesday at residence with Dr R Thomson of Central Presbyterian Church. Burial Llano Mausoleum. Survived by husband Joe Mitchell three brothers Walter Levens Reno Nevada Bill and Nate Levens Santa Ana California two sisters Mrs J N Ivey Vega and Mrs Jennie Baker Santa Ana California Pallbearers named Griggs Chapel will hold body until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
William E. Brune manual training teacher at Amarillo High School is reported improving after a fall at Ceta Canyon last Friday. He suffered a fractured collar bone and two broken ribs and has remained in serious condition at Northwest Texas Hospital since. Purdue football faces six conference opponents this fall including Minnesota Wisconsin Northwestern Chicago Indiana and Iowa.
Testimony argues oil well spacing would not raise ultimate recovery but cut it. Proponents say close spacing wastes, while Gill asserts dense spacing reduces per-well yield but increases overall acre output. Water intrusion in fields is downplayed as a major threat by the witness.
Fort Worth Sept 20. Members of the banking and industrial committee of the eleventh federal reserve district opened a session to craft immediate relief for the cattle business while awaiting completion of the tenth district agricultural credit corporation. The meeting was chaired by Frank Kell of Wichita Falls with A E Thomas and officers of the tenth district Agricultural Credit Corporation in attendance.
Hogs at Kansas City opened steady then weak with top at 4.05 for 160 to 280 lb hogs. cattle calves and sheep mixed with varied bids. New Orleans cotton opened steady with gains on December to 7.01 and January to 7.06 as storms and rains influenced hedging and demand.
Skin relief claim for eczema rash and itching with Blue Star Ointment. Advert shows cooling soothing coating that kills germs reduces irritation and heals rash. Mentions clean odor and guaranteed relief. Sold for $1.00 at drug stores or prepaid from Star Products Co Houston Texas with price.
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